wwillson Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 As the subject says, I use Rem Oil as the lube on the slide and all other parts of my 1911's. I have a Kimber Custom that is about 18 months old and has fired about 10,000 rounds. There is some wear on the contact points of the slide and frame. Rem Oil is very low viscosity and some of my shooting friends use a much more viscous oil on their guns. I am wondering if Rem Oil is enough lubrication when the guns are cleaned and re-lubed about every 500 rounds? Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moe Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 I have used all kinds of stuff on my autoloaders. Anything from Mobil 1 5-40 to Hoppes gun oil. The best stuff IMHO, is Brian Enos's Slide Glide. I have used it on my Glocks, 1911's, Sig's, Smith's and FN's. Try it, you will like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted November 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Here is Brian's website. Do you use the viscosity for the given temperature, or do you just us one viscosity for your pistols?Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moe Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 I use the standard vis stuff. Even though the temps do drop here in Stockton to the mid-40's, it's always worked good for me. Even in the high heat of summer(95+), it stays put with little or no migration. Great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-MAN Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 What I've been using on the rails of both my P95 and 1911 is Royal Purple's Maxfilm. This stuff really clings but is very low viscosity. After 100 rounds the slide and rails were still "wet."I like Ed Brown's philosophy of lubricating the 1911: Use oil, and be liberal with it. I know some people prefer grease on the slide rails, but I think that's what contributed to a couple of stove pipes on my 1911 the day I qualified for the CWP because it was so cold and the grease was so thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted December 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 I have some RP Maxfilm that Tony sent to me. I think it's great stuff and will try it on the slide.Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSharp Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 I was instructed by the gunsmith that built my Commander to use BreakFree and that's what I've been using with no problems.I use Rem oil on a number of other guns though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 BreakFree also on all my autos. I'm sure RemOil would be fine too.Don't ask me why but I've always been suspicious of grease on weapons. Especially autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSharp Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 I think grease has very limited use on weapons. Great on things like bolt action locking lugs, wrong on something like a slide. Just my opinion though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkie_Lefty Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 On my recent trip to Nebraska I was donated a bottle of "Marvel Gun Oil" by Mr. Bob Marvel. It's his personal pick of several compounds in a mineral spirits (kerosene) carrier. A few minutes after use rails appear totally dry. Good for 5,000 plus rounds before re-lube.Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted January 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 On my recent trip to Nebraska I was donated a bottle of "Marvel Gun Oil" by Mr. Bob Marvel. It's his personal pick of several compounds in a mineral spirits (kerosene) carrier. A few minutes after use rails appear totally dry. Good for 5,000 plus rounds before re-lube.Bob Can "Marvel Gun Oil" be purchased by the public?Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkie_Lefty Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 https://www.progoldmfr.com/order_MarvelsCustomOil.htmlBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Bob,Thanks for the link!Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayPee Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 My former employer used around 7,000 S&W M4006's, a similar number of Remington 870's, and a few hundred Mini-14's and AR's in a state with a broad range of climatic conditions. For a couple of decades at least, the only substance allowed on any departmental firearm was BreakFree CLP. In one particular training course we were required to fire 1,260 rounds of WW Ranger LE 165 grain .40 in two range days in brand new, unfired 4006's lubed with BreakFree CLP and cleaned every 250-300 rounds. The number of failures were very few and very far between...almost none really. I had none in the 2,000+ rounds I fired in my pistol before I retired, using Break Free exclusively.So while I'm sure there is more advanced stuff out there now, I don't see how the average shooter can go wrong with a body of usage that broad. No offense, but I have never considered RemOil to be a good enough lubricant for any of my guns. But that, I realize, is a personal choice.I'm now in the Mobil 1 camp for my auto pistols and AR's, but I'm not firing large amounts of ammo any more either.JP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjoekingz28 Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Ruger has a video of a tutorial for cleaning their P95. He specifically mentions the use of grease on the underside of the slide.the videohttp://www.ruger.com/resources/videos.html#I've contacted them several times and in their emails they say just just an oil. FWIW they said RemOil was fine but said Breakfree may discolor the polymer frame. I'm not sure but I think they may not be referring to the CLP but the powder blast solvent, as I've read reports of it discoloring.email "Comment / question: Hey I have a blued P95 with a polymer frame and wondering what cleaners and oils to use on the gun.. Now, I dont plan to get anything on the frame but accidents do happen, so I will need a polymer safe cleaner/oil. I have tried contacting companies but is hard to do. Hoppe's, RemOil and Breakfree CLP are all available locally to me. Would these cause any problems if they come in contact with the polymer frame? thanks againJoseph Response: The Hoppes and RemOil should work fine on the gun but would not recommend the use of the Breakfree, it may discolor the frame. If you need further information, please visit our website at www.ruger.com or contact us at: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted August 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Great bunch of videos at Ruger's website. I sure wish all manufacturers would do the same. Interesting about Breakfree CLP and frame discoloring. I found this reference to frame discoloration on another forum Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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